CHARLES SPARKS
Fife, WA *****
*************************@***********.***
Seeking a career in the Shipping / Receiving industry. Work Experience
Equipment Operator
Labor Works Industrial Staffing - Tacoma, WA
August 2022 to Present
check fluids on any equipment being used to accomplish the trans-load ranging from Hyster 50, 80, 100, and 155.Safely maintain and operate Taylor "High Stacker".assist other operators in chassis/container swaps. Forklift Operator
Sunrise Staffing - Fife, WA
October 2020 to May 2022
Inspect forklift prior to operation. attend daily production meetings. Assist in either receiving or order- picking duties. Stage product in approved locations. turn in finished paperwork. maintain a clean work environment. Assist other whenever possible.
Material Handler
Chartwell Staffing Solutions - Sumner, WA
October 2020 to March 2021
Assemble mattresses for Serta/Simmons Bedding in Puyallup Inventory Auditor
PDS Tech - Renton, WA
June 2020 to June 2020
Observe ThyssenKrupp employees as they inventory aluminium for Boeing Forklift Operator
Lyneer Staffing - Auburn, WA
August 2018 to January 2019
Inspect forklift prior to operation. attend daily production meetings. Assist in either receiving or order- picking duties. Stage product in approved locations. turn in finished paperwork. maintain a clean work environment. Assist other whenever possible.
Landscaper
Northwest Greens - Tacoma, WA
July 2017 to October 2017
Inspect and report any defects to equipment prior to use.Mow, edge, and leaf blow lawns.Weed, trim, and rake flower beds.Remove and/ or plant shrubs as requested by customer.Clean up all remaining debris. Material Handler
Allegiance Staffing - Tukwila, WA
March 2017 to May 2017
Separate mixed pallets and restack products by customer name for IKEA. shrink wrap and placard for proper staging. Maintain clean work area.
Freight Checker
Aerotek - Kent, WA
September 2016 to September 2016
Inspect orders for accuracy, logging any discrepancies. Enter findings into computer. Maintain accurate paperwork and clean work area.
Material Handler
New Era Staffing - Auburn, WA
July 2016 to August 2016
Use tape measure and nail gun to build custom-sized pallets from jigs and/or blueprints for customers such as J. H. Hardie. Proper use of PPE. Maintain a clean work area. QC Checker
Northwest Staffing - Everett, WA
May 2016 to July 2016
Current forklift certification. Check products against paperwork to ensure accuracy. Stage completed pallets in proper locations. Enter information into computer. Maintain clean work area. Material Handler
Corestaff - Lakewood, WA
June 2015 to April 2016
Read purchase orders. Pull product. Build pallets based on customer needs. Stage finished pallets in proper locations. Maintain clean & safe work area. Forklift Operator
TERRA Staffing Group - Tacoma, WA
October 2015 to March 2016
I used the forklift to sort through pallets; damaged ones to be disposed of and repairable ones brought to the machine operators for repair. Transport refurbished pallets to dry kiln for further processing. Forklift / Order Picker
All Starz Staffing - Kent, WA
July 2014 to March 2015
Use RF Scanner to record goods shipped or received. Use order-picker style lift to pick orders, rotate stock or replenish pick locations. Assist in cycle counts and other inventory issues. Clean-up and appropriate vehicle maintenance.
Painters Assistant
Ideal Interiors - Federal Way, WA
February 2014 to July 2014
Assist lead painter by preparing surfaces to be painted, protecting the non-painted surfaces, using brush, roller, or spray can to cut-in and/or touch-up edges. Clean up debris and any equipment used. Painters Assistant
Steadfast Construction - University Place, WA
July 2013 to October 2013
Operate boom-lift for lead painter. Assist painters by preparing surfaces to be painted. Protect non- painted surfaces. Use brush, roller, and/or spray can to touch up and cut in. Clean debris and any tools / equipment at the end of day.
General Laborer
All Star Staffing - Longview, WA
June 2009 to May 2013
Assigned to work at various locales such as; Apex Industrial Painting, Point Addams and Jesse's fish processing plants, Foster Farms Poultry, American Paper Converting, Columbia Cold Storage, Servpro, Peri concrete forms, as well as various landscape and construction contractors.
Over-head Crane Operator
P.I.C. Staffing - Woodland, WA
August 2012 to September 2012
Assigned to operate a tandem crane setup to lift blocks of foam ranging up to 150 feet long off of and back on to conveyor system. Preform daily cycle counts at start of shilt. Record daily usage. Assist in end shift clean-up.
Forklift Operator
American Paper Converting - Woodland, WA
July 2011 to March 2012
Operate forklifts with "box-clamp" or "roll-grab" attachments. Unload and sort rolls of paper from trailers. Check production schedule to maintain ready supply of raw materials. Remove finished goods from production area. Stage finished goodsin proper locations. Assist shipping clerk with out-bound issues when possible.
Education
Lakes High School - Lakewood, WA
June 1981 to June 1981
Skills
• Language:
English
Spoken:
Advanced
Written:
Advanced
Read:
Advanced
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification